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Fleadh Cheoil in Derry

Fleadh Cheoil in Derry

An estimated 430,000 people including 20,000 musicians and dancers thronged Derry for the biggest Fleadh Cheoil to date. Pictured is Senan Diocan from Co Antrim. Photograph: Trevor McBride

Aoife Mulhern(14)Clodagh Mulhern(13)and Sadwoh Mulhern(10)from Mayo were among some 20,000 musicians and dancers at the Fleadh Cheoil in Co Derry. Photograph: Trevor McBride

Some 2,500 dancers took part in the Riverdance world record attempt on the final day of the Fleadh Cheoil in Derry. Organisers and charity Children in Crossfire believe they have done enough to secure the record. Photograph: Trevor McBride

Street busker Fearghus Butler performs in Derry city centre with record attendances on the streets. Photograph: Paul Faith/PA Wire

Specators at the Guildhall Square for the Fleadh Cheoil. The crowds increased the city's population by a factor of four. Photograph: Bernard Ward/PA Wire

Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Martin McGuinness welcomes Rose of Tralee contestants from around the world to Derry during the all-Ireland Fleadh. Photograph: Paul Faith/PA Wire

Shipquay Street in centre of Derry packed with some of the thousands who travelled to the maiden city for the Fleadh Cheoil 2013. Hotels reported a 32 per cent rise on this time last year. Photograph: Trevor McBride